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Kirti Bhan

Full-time faculty at AND

Kirti is a Product Designer, Art Director, and Educator with a Master's in Design from the Indian Institute of Craft & Design (IICD), Jaipur. Her product design skills are...
READ MORE Kirti is a Product Designer, Art Director, and Educator with a Master's in Design from the Indian Institute of Craft & Design (IICD), Jaipur. Her product design skills are showcased through Alaya Design Studio and Studio Wood collaborations. Transitioning into film, Kirti has served as art director for over 15 films and web series, gaining recognition on platforms like Hotstar. Her expertise spans handcrafted product design and cinematic visual direction, always blending artistry, function, and sustainable practices.

Shubha Roy Singh

Full-time faculty at AND

Shubha is a Graphic Designer, UI UX specialist, and educator with a decade of experience. With an Education in Accessory Design from NIFT and Graphic Design from Suffolk...
READ MORE Shubha is a Graphic Designer, UI UX specialist, and educator with a decade of experience. With an Education in Accessory Design from NIFT and Graphic Design from Suffolk University, Shubha seamlessly blends disciplines to deliver exceptional visual communication solutions. Her global freelance and industry work, including LumiraDx and Somany Ceramics roles, showcases her adaptability and client-focussed approach.

Kaushikee Gupta

Full-time faculty at AND

Kaushikee is an artist and educator shaping creative futures from Delhi. Co-founder of Cirip-Tzirip and curriculum innovator for SoSE Schools (IIT Delhi), she ignites young minds in digital...
READ MORE Kaushikee is an artist and educator shaping creative futures from Delhi. Co-founder of Cirip-Tzirip and curriculum innovator for SoSE Schools (IIT Delhi), she ignites young minds in digital media and design. An alum of the Royal College of Art (2020), she specialises in design research and publication. Her art captivates global audiences, exhibited from London's ICA to Stockholm's Sergels Torg-Plattan.

Gauravi Mittal

Learning Designer, AND Academy

Gauravi is a product designer as well as an educator and researcher in higher education pedagogy and livelihood development. Her impressive work experience includes several design interventions and...
READ MORE Gauravi is a product designer as well as an educator and researcher in higher education pedagogy and livelihood development. Her impressive work experience includes several design interventions and contributions for the Ministry of Textiles and the Ministry of External Affairs, DLF India and IKEA. Gauravi holds a Postgraduate Certificate in Learning and Teaching in Higher Education from University of London and is responsible for learning design and for training adjunct faculty members at AND Academy.

Arundhati Dasgupta

Writer, Art & Design Educator

Dr. Arundhati Dasgupta is a distinguished researcher and educator with years of experience in Art History and Cultural Studies. A specialist in Modern Indian and Western Art History,...
READ MORE Dr. Arundhati Dasgupta is a distinguished researcher and educator with years of experience in Art History and Cultural Studies. A specialist in Modern Indian and Western Art History, she expertly guides undergraduate and postgraduate design and liberal arts students. Dr Dasgupta extends her expertise beyond the classroom, captivating audiences with lectures at the National Museum and National Gallery of Modern Art. Her contributions include archiving, curating exhibitions, and managing national and international art seminars, enriching the field of art history.

Sumedha Garg

Co-Founder, Studio Otherworlds

A recipient of the Khoj International Artists' Association grant, Sumedha has over a decade of experience as an artist, designer and educator. Her notable works include the ideation...
READ MORE A recipient of the Khoj International Artists' Association grant, Sumedha has over a decade of experience as an artist, designer and educator. Her notable works include the ideation and designing of immersive visitor experiences for places like Chinmaya Pradeep in Mumbai and Virasat-e-Khalsa Museum in Punjab. She is also the Co-Founder of Studio Otherworlds, a socially engaged art practice in New Delhi. Sumedha has studied Visual Communication in New Delhi and is an alumna of Central Saint Martins, London.

Asha Kumari

Design Educator, NIFT Delhi, IIAD

Asha Kumari, a seasoned communication and content strategist, brings 16+ years of Indian fashion and e-commerce expertise. As Senior Manager at IIAD, she shapes their brand narrative. A...
READ MORE Asha Kumari, a seasoned communication and content strategist, brings 16+ years of Indian fashion and e-commerce expertise. As Senior Manager at IIAD, she shapes their brand narrative. A NIFT Delhi Fashion Communication graduate, she's contributed to Femina and the Business of Fashion. Asha champions Indian crafts, notably with Neeru Kumar and Anushka Das. A social media strategist, she dramatically grew IIAD's Instagram. A pioneer in Indian e-commerce, she shaped online fashion platforms like fashionfad.in, fashionandyou.in, and homeshop18.com.

Pranay Patwardhan

Art director and Design Educator

Accomplished art director and design educator Pranay Patwardhan brings 12+ years of expertise in animation, advertising, and video games. Based in New Delhi, he masterfully blends artistic expression...
READ MORE Accomplished art director and design educator Pranay Patwardhan brings 12+ years of expertise in animation, advertising, and video games. Based in New Delhi, he masterfully blends artistic expression with strategic thinking to shape compelling visual narratives. Pranay is involved with Indiana, exploring contemporary Indian design, and contributes to design education at the University of London. His impressive portfolio includes collaborations with Google, Netflix, Adidas, and UNICEF, earning accolades from the London Design Festival and Kyoorius Awards.

Nishita Mohta

Design Ops Consultant, The Experimentor

Nishita is a Project Management consultant who has been in the field of brand-building for over 7 years. Primarily a designer, she assumed the position of Senior Project...
READ MORE Nishita is a Project Management consultant who has been in the field of brand-building for over 7 years. Primarily a designer, she assumed the position of Senior Project Manager at Thought Over Design, before launching The Experimentor, a brand strategy & design studio that’s building a new generation of challenger brands in India. Nikita is an alumnus of the School of Planning and Architecture and the Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad.

Samya Ghosh

Creative Lead, Purpose

A designer working at the intersection of personal transformation and social impact. With 9 years of experience, Samya works as the Creative Lead at Purpose, leading campaigns for...
READ MORE A designer working at the intersection of personal transformation and social impact. With 9 years of experience, Samya works as the Creative Lead at Purpose, leading campaigns for SRH Rights, Climate Justice and Sustainable Energy. He's a member of the Type Directors Club, a mentor at UAL and has worked for clients like United Nations, UNICEF, Apple, Budweiser, Adidas and Netflix while winning multiple awards along the way. Samya completed his Bachelor's in Design and Visual Communications from St.Xaviers College, Kolkata.

Anurag Dasgupta

Lecturer, Foundation in Design, IIAD

Anurag is a multi-skilled filmmaker who has worked on various award-winning films. He specialises in documentary filmmaking, with expertise in product and spatial photography. His conscious approach to...
READ MORE Anurag is a multi-skilled filmmaker who has worked on various award-winning films. He specialises in documentary filmmaking, with expertise in product and spatial photography. His conscious approach to life, professional work and teaching follow a common thread of wanting to connect authentically with the world through a developed sense of empathy. Anurag trained in visual communication and film from Srishti Manipal Institute of Art, Design and Technology.

Sanyja Santiago

Co-Founder, FLOI Sound Space

Sanyja has over 15 years of experience in advertising and marketing. She has served as Assistant Vice President at BBDO Worldwide and Creative Director at Wizcraft International Entertainment,...
READ MORE Sanyja has over 15 years of experience in advertising and marketing. She has served as Assistant Vice President at BBDO Worldwide and Creative Director at Wizcraft International Entertainment, worked for firms like Volkswagen and Audi, and worked on iconic events such as NBA, IIFA and the OnePlus Taylor Swift concert. As Co-Founder of FLOI Sound Space, she currently leads its marketing and communication efforts. She is an alumna of Jesus and Mary College, University of Delhi.

Gulshan Gupta

Visual Designer, Communication Design Consultant and Design Educator

With nearly a decade of experience as a visual communication designer, Gulshan has taught design courses in top colleges in India alongside working as an independent designer. She...
READ MORE With nearly a decade of experience as a visual communication designer, Gulshan has taught design courses in top colleges in India alongside working as an independent designer. She has worked with leading social enterprises to create impactful visual identities, and served as Head of e-commerce for Upasana Design Studio. Gulshan holds a Bachelor's degree in Fashion Communication Design from NIFT, Mumbai, a Master’s degree in Sustainable Design from University of South Australia, and is also a trained yoga instructor.

Nikita Hurtis

Former Design Lead, XR Central (XRC Studios Inc.)

With over 7 years of industry experience, Nikita is a visual designer who is passionate about creating sustainable designs. She has worked with organisations like UT Administration of...
READ MORE With over 7 years of industry experience, Nikita is a visual designer who is passionate about creating sustainable designs. She has worked with organisations like UT Administration of Daman & Diu, XRC Studios and Design Brewery, with projects spanning branding and identity, product design, graphic design, textiles and UI UX. Nikita obtained her degree in Industrial and Product Design from Symbiosis Institute of Design, and brings a fresh perspective to her projects by integrating mindfulness, empathy and psychology.

Lopamudra Bose

Design Associate, Bain & Company

Lopamudra is a multifaceted designer with rich industry experience. She is currently working at Bain & Company as an Associate, Creative Services. Having worked with organisations like Protiviti...
READ MORE Lopamudra is a multifaceted designer with rich industry experience. She is currently working at Bain & Company as an Associate, Creative Services. Having worked with organisations like Protiviti Consulting and Sociowash, her clientele spans Airbnb, Tinder, World Economic Forum, Panasonic, Hitachi, Flipkart and Amazon, to name a few. She has also been featured in Google Fonts for co-creating a display typeface. Lopamudra is a graduate of Indian Institute of Art and Design’s Communication Design programme.

Mohini Bothra

Ceramic Designer, Hillside Potter

Building on her formal training in visual communication design and her fascination with design exploration, human behaviour and storytelling, Mohini has charted a successful career as a product...
READ MORE Building on her formal training in visual communication design and her fascination with design exploration, human behaviour and storytelling, Mohini has charted a successful career as a product and ceramic designer. She has worked with many brands such as AndAnd Brand Partners, Corugami and The Good Batch Foods, acquiring both experience and expertise across brand and identity design, packaging design and advertising. She is an alumna of Indian Institute of Art & Design (IIAD), New Delhi.

Aayesha Ejaz

Freelance Illustrator and Graphic Design Educator

Aayesha Ejaz is an illustrator and graphic designer specialising in visual storytelling through doodling. With an MFA from Washington University, she brings a unique blend of humour and...
READ MORE Aayesha Ejaz is an illustrator and graphic designer specialising in visual storytelling through doodling. With an MFA from Washington University, she brings a unique blend of humour and emotion to her work, crafting narratives around personal experiences, food, and animals. Her design approach focuses on creating visually comforting yet thought-provoking illustrations that connect with audiences. As a mentor, she encourages students to explore storytelling through art, helping them develop their unique illustration styles with a strong conceptual foundation.

Inderjit Singh Jassel

Design Educator

A seasoned industry professional with over 13 years of experience in Visual Communication and Graphic Design. Inderjit has hands-on experience in creative project management and is highly skilled...
READ MORE A seasoned industry professional with over 13 years of experience in Visual Communication and Graphic Design. Inderjit has hands-on experience in creative project management and is highly skilled in tech applications in design. He has held key positions in the design and production teams in various creative agencies and media companies like Sesame Street India, Interlude Services, Mud n Water Production, Aidem Ventures, Focus TV, and Midi Tech. In addition, he has headed production and post-production for Ad Films, Virals, Promos, and Short Films.

Zeba Khan

Graphic Design Software Educator

Zeba Khan is a seasoned Graphic Design Practitioner and Mentor with over 15 years of experience in digital design for print, web, and vocational education. Holding a PGD...
READ MORE Zeba Khan is a seasoned Graphic Design Practitioner and Mentor with over 15 years of experience in digital design for print, web, and vocational education. Holding a PGD in Graphic Animation & 3D Effects from DIA Institute and a PGC in Higher Education from Nottingham Trent University, she specialises in crafting engaging curriculum frameworks for diverse learning methods. Proficient in 2D & 3D Adobe applications, Zeba is passionate about fostering experiential learning, equipping students with industry-ready skills, and enhancing creative collaboration.

Soumya Tiwari

Course Lead, Graphic Design

Having worked with some of the biggest production houses like Yashraj Films & Reliance Entertainment, Soumya is interested in creating bold brand identities and crafting meaningful and inclusive...
READ MORE Having worked with some of the biggest production houses like Yashraj Films & Reliance Entertainment, Soumya is interested in creating bold brand identities and crafting meaningful and inclusive communication for brands. While pixel-perfect with design, as an illustrator, she liked to explore the idea of imperfections and question the ideals of beauty. She has a Bachelor’s in Communication Design from Symbiosis Institute of Design and an MA in Art Direction from Manchester Metropolitan University.